GBP Chapter 142 Crazy
Chapter 142 Crazy
After saying that, He Lingyi glanced at Xingluo.
Soon, someone carried Mei Gu's body in. Although it was covered with a white sheet, the jade bracelet that Consort Qin had given her was still on her drooping hand. Therefore, even if Consort Qin did not believe it, she had nothing to say at this moment.
She walked over shakily, her emotions calming down considerably.
But when she saw an unfamiliar face and familiar outfits, she couldn't help but break down.
"Where is my daughter? This isn't my daughter."
“Mei Gu refuses to reveal the location where the Third Princess’s body is hidden, but I think that since she took the identity of the Third Princess back then, the so-called Mei Gu’s body that was sent out of the palace is probably the Third Princess’s body. Therefore, His Highness has already sent people to search for it, Your Highness.”
"I said...where's my daughter!"
Suddenly, the usually gentle Consort Qin erupted, her eyes filled with anger as she fiercely spoke to He Lingyi. The Crown Prince stepped forward and stood between the two, then calmed himself and said...
"I offer my condolences, Your Highness. The Third Princess has indeed passed away."
"I don't believe it! A perfectly healthy person went out of the palace with you and came back as someone I don't recognize at all. It's just that their clothes and jewelry are similar; anyone can switch places! Tell me, where did you hide my daughter?"
Consort Qin was tearing at the Crown Prince like a madwoman; the scene was truly unsightly.
He Lingyi and many palace maids stepped forward to try to pull Consort Qin away, but they were no match for the strength of a mother grieving the loss of her daughter. The Crown Prince's everyday clothes were wrinkled quite a bit, but Consort Qin was clearly still unwilling to give up.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, no! This is His Highness the Crown Prince!"
The head maid who had served Consort Qin for many years stepped forward to advise her, saying that His Majesty's condition was deteriorating day by day and it seemed that it would only last for a few months. If their Consort offended His Highness the Crown Prince, how would they live in the future?
But Consort Qin wouldn't listen to any of that; she wished the Crown Prince would give her a daughter in return.
He Lingyi finally understood why the Crown Prince had come with her; this was a situation that she couldn't handle alone.
Thinking of many things from the past, my eyes couldn't help but well up with tears.
She stepped forward and shouted angrily, "Consort Qin, this is not the time for us to grieve. The Third Princess's great revenge is still unavenged. What's the use of arguing with the Crown Prince here? The Third Princess is not coming back! Nor are your other children! But all of this is thanks to Mei Gu and Prince Li. If you only care about these things, who will avenge their grievances? Who will soothe their grievances?"
In just a few words, she expressed the grief she felt as Lü Yan.
In her view, crying and screaming were useless. Only revenge, making those who had murdered them pay for their crimes, could bring peace to her loved ones!
Upon hearing these words, Consort Qin, who was in a frenzy, gradually relaxed her strength.
Tears streamed down her face, first with sobs, then with sorrow, and finally she cried out inconsolably.
"If you're going to kill someone, kill me! Why kill my children? They're innocent! They're so innocent!"
The shouts were deafening, and everyone in the palace wept.
The palace already had few heirs, and now only the three princesses and Consort Jia's unborn child of unknown sex have survived.
four...
Excluding the crown prince, there are only four left.
Perhaps thinking of this, the Crown Prince's eyes became more complicated. Although he had no feelings for these brothers and sisters, it didn't mean he wanted them all to die.
The path of an emperor is destined to be lonely, but not everyone can accept such loneliness. So he personally helped Consort Qin up and made a promise to her word by word.
"Your Highness, the Third Princess was also my sister. I will not be able to bear her death either. Mei Gu has already paid the price for her evil deeds, but Prince Li has not. I promise you here today that I will take Prince Li's head to pay tribute to the brothers and sisters he killed!"
It was rare for the Crown Prince to speak so much, and Consort Qin was momentarily at a loss for words.
She thought she would never experience the pain of losing her daughter again, and hoped to find a suitable husband for the third princess so that she could enjoy the happiness of family life.
She never opposed anyone, nor did she ever want to sit on the throne. Yet, Prince Li inexplicably harmed her children time and time again. Thinking of this, the pain sustained Consort Qin as if she had gained strength.
His eyes were filled with murderous intent, and his fingernails dug into the prince's flesh as he spoke viciously.
"I want King Li to be torn to pieces!"
"Alright, I agree!"
Upon hearing this, Consort Qin felt as if all her strength had been drained away, and she instantly collapsed to the ground, her eyes rolled back, and she fainted.
"Niangniang, Niangniang..."
Enraged, who could bear it? The head palace maid immediately ordered the imperial physician to be summoned, and at the same time spoke to the Crown Prince and Crown Princess.
"Your Highness, Crown Princess, Her Majesty is probably unable to manage palace affairs for the time being. We beg Your Highness for assistance!"
As expected of someone who has served Consort Qin for many years, he saw through the problem at a glance.
Rather than relinquishing power later, it's better to retire now. Without the Third Princess, no matter how high Consort Qin's current status is, she can't escape being sent to a life of seclusion. But if she can befriend the Crown Princess, she might have the opportunity to stay in the palace and live out her days in peace.
So she decided to take the risk; even if the Imperial Concubine woke up and wanted to punish her, she wasn't afraid.
The Crown Prince and He Lingyi exchanged a glance, both understanding the meaning behind the head maid's words. Even if He Lingyi didn't take on this task today, she would eventually have to. Thinking of this, the Crown Prince felt that now was a more suitable time.
"Lingyi, what do you think?"
He Lingyi thought for a moment, then another idea popped into her mind, and she said it after a quick thought.
“Of course I am willing, but Your Highness, there is someone in the harem who can make decisions. After all, Father Emperor is still alive. If I were to enter the palace to handle these trivial matters, I am afraid it would cause some arguments. Why don’t we let Consort Liang or Consort Yi take charge? They are both senior members of the palace and hold high positions. If they discuss and handle things together, they will surely be able to get this matter done. What do you think?”
They put forward two candidates, and I heard that it's a very fair choice.
The reason why Consort Tong was not mentioned is because she had just lost her son, and her reputation in the harem has never been good. If she were to gain real power, it would probably cause a lot of trouble, so it's better not to mention her.
The Crown Prince glanced at He Lingyi and instantly understood what she meant.
He lowered his eyes and remained silent for a moment, but when he looked up again, he regained the demeanor befitting a crown prince and spoke directly.
"Send the order to let Consort Liang take charge of all affairs in the palace, with Consort Yi assisting her. As for Consort Tong, tell her to go and attend to the Emperor when he is ill."
With a single sentence, he arranged the positions of the three highest-ranking women in the harem perfectly, demonstrating the Crown Prince's immense power.